Time Allocation for the Teaching of Religion
St Anthony’s allocates a minimum of 2.5
hours per week of religion teaching. This equates to 92 – 100 hours
per year, based on 37 – 40 available teaching weeks per year. In
addition to this time is made to engage in Prayer, Liturgies, Parish
Masses, Franciscan Five, and Ubuntu. These and other religious practices
are not included in the provision for the teaching of Religion.
Accreditation Requirements and Professional Learning
All classroom teachers of Religion at
St Anthony’s currently meet the accreditation requirements to teach
Religion in a Catholic School. Regular and ongoing professional learning
in Religious Education is timetabled each year to ensure that teachers
remain current in their knowledge and practice. This includes intra
school and interschool moderation through processes such as CTJ day,
staff professional development days at the beginning of the school year,
dedicated staff meetings in Religious Education and BCE professional
development opportunities.
Collaborative Planning
St Anthony’s uses a collaborative
planning model. Teachers are provided with release time each term to
work with the CST and APRE on units of work to ensure that every
students curriculum entitlement is being met. Teachers also schedule
weekly team meetings where a range of topics are discussed and planning
undertaking in Religion and other subject areas.
